Course description
Beauty Therapy Level 2 Technical Certificate
This course allows students to learn and develop skills in providing a wide range of professional beauty treatments.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
A college, navy-coloured uniform and Level 2 kit is essential to purchase prior to starting the course. Information will be given prior to enrolment.
You will need a GCSE grade 4 9 (C+) in English language, plus a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 3 9, including maths.
You will also need:
- good communication skills
- creative ability (desirable)
- a positive reference/school report (including attendance and punctuality) or a Level 1 qualification in beauty therapy
Outcome / Qualification etc.
We will help you develop the skills you need to work in the beauty therapy industry, including:
- communication
- problem solving
- professional standards
- client consultation
- time management
- customer care
- creativity
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
Topics covered include:
- facial and skin care
- cosmetic make-up
- manicure
- waxing
- pedicure
- lash and brow treatments
- health and safety standards
- anatomy and physiology
- sales skills
- customer service and conversational techniques
GCSE maths can be taken alongside the course if you do not achieve grade 4 or above in your GCSE's prior to the course. GCSE English language grade 4 or above must be achieved prior to the course.
You will learn various aspects of skin care and make-up treatments, methods of waxing and basic hair removal and how to give luxury manicures and pedicures. Your study will also look at employment standards and you will develop your communication skills for when dealing with clients.
You will learn about stock control, selling and health and safety so you are aware of safe working practices and salon practices. You will have the opportunity to work in the college salons, supporting other students and dealing with clients in a real commercial environment.
Activate Learning
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